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ACTIVE LEARNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE)

137-20 FRANKLIN AVE, FLUSHING, NY 11367NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–03Non-Charter
438
Students
Total enrolled
15.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 438 students in grades PK–03 in FLUSHING, New York.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
15.6 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

ACTIVE LEARNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE) is a mid-sized elementary in FLUSHING, New York, serving grades PK–03 with 438 students. About 76% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at ACTIVE LEARNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE)

438
Total Students
15.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
76%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–03) are served by this school
Gender Distribution219 male · 219 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility76%
National avg 52% · 335 students
Student Composition
91%
Asian91%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360012206032

Academic Outcomes at ACTIVE LEARNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE)

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 90th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 11367

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 76% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PS 129 PATRICIA LARKINPS 24 ANDREW JACKSONPS 21 EDWARD HARTPS 79 FRANCIS LEWIS
+13 more
↓
Middle
JHS 185 EDWARD BLEEKERIS 237IS 25 ADRIEN BLOCKJHS 194 WILLIAM CARR
+1 more
↓
High School
JOHN BOWNE HIGH SCHOOLFLUSHING HIGH SCHOOLTOWNSEND HARRIS HIGH SCHOOLEAST-WEST SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 03
Location—
CountyQueens County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25 →
Phone: (718)445-5730
NCES ID: 360012206032
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FLUSHING seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
High
JOHN BOWNE HIGH SCHOOL
3,003 students · 09–12
● 53 opp77% FRL
High
FLUSHING HIGH SCHOOL
1,465 students · 09–12
● 52 opp84% FRL
Mid
JHS 185 EDWARD BLEEKER
1,392 students · 06–08
● 52 opp76% FRL
High
TOWNSEND HARRIS HIGH SCHOOL
1,322 students · 09–12
● 53 opp60% FRL
Mid
IS 237
1,182 students · 06–08
● 57 opp81% FRL
Elem
PS 129 PATRICIA LARKIN
1,162 students · PK–05
● 53 opp81% FRL
Elem
PS 24 ANDREW JACKSON
1,111 students · PK–05
● 57 opp74% FRL
Elem
PS 21 EDWARD HART
1,073 students · PK–05
● 52 opp78% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
137-20 FRANKLIN AVE, FLUSHING, NY 11367
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.